Established in 1994, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.

In 2001, Arizona was the third chapter to join USGBC which now consists of 80 chapters nationwide.  The Chapter is comprised of strategic branches that support their local communities and the challenges unique and as diverse as the landscape of Arizona itself.

Our leadership team consists of the Board of Directors who oversee Chapter policy, the Branch Governing Councils who are responsible for general operating policies and procedures for their respective branches with Committees that contribute to the development and operation of the chapter's activities and mission.

FOUNDING MEMBERS:

Steve Andros, SASC Southwest | Oscar Covarrubias, DMJM | Mick Dalrymple, Desert Moon Productions | John Eisele, The Green Choice | David Eisenberg, DCAT | Anthony Floyd, City of Scottsdale | John Guenther, City of Surprise | Katherine Hammack, Ernst & Young | Ron Hand, RW Hand Consulting | Ben Meche, KBK Innovation | Dan Osterman, Sundt Construction | Charles Popek, Green Ideas | Tom Rogers, Northern Arizona University | Sue Sylvester, Adolfson and Peterson Construction | Tom Tahmassian, City of Tempe | Mark Wilhelm, Green Ideas